Southwest Florida Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region in Florida
About Southwest Florida
One of the best beach areas in Florida, the Southwest is about as "Florida" as anywhere in the state. This region is densely populated, prosperous, and popular with tourists with its mild winters and suburban feel. Although there are no big cities in this area, many of the mid-sized cities have grown to become metro areas, such asSarasota,Port Charlotte,Fort Myers, andNaples. Sarasota is just south of theTampa Bay Areaand is at the northern end of the region. One of the adjacent barrier islands,Siesta Key, is an acclaimed tourist destination due to its white sand of its beaches. The smaller town of Venice lies to the south, and beyond it Port Charlotte (and its suburb North Port) and Fort Myers (and its suburb Cape Coral) are two of the largest and most important cities in this region, bot
Southwest Florida Travel Guide Sections
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